Is it possible to make an Edgar Allen Poe story both more rational and more creepy? T. Kingfisher achieves just that in the first book of her Sworn Soldier series, What Moves the Dead. She similarly adapts an old folk legend into an engrossing story in What Feasts at Night, as well as diving into the main character’s PTSD. These fresh takes make these fantasy horror novellas interesting—but still scary. I dive into these themes and more in my latest Substack post:
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The Reckoners is a young-adult-level look at how motivations and views of human nature affect our choices and ultimately our society.
Indoctrination is psychologically abusive—even when unintentional. I've experienced its effects firsthand.
Elizabeth Bennet’s story in *Pride and Prejudice* shows how bias and emotion distort judgment—and how honest self-reflection can lead to truth and growth.
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